Energy

Energy and how to save it is a topic of great interest to the community. We have activities and resources available to help your students learn how to reduce your school’s energy use. There are also examples of what other schools have done to inspire you!

Auditing energy

This section demonstrates the process for students to learn about, explore and audit energy patterns in the school environment, encouraging students to investigate, plan and take action.

1. Learn about the relationship between energy and climate change

Use an inquiry approach to look at energy as a theme within sustainability, and how energy relates to the wider issue of climate change.

What is energy?

Sources of energy.

Energy in South Australia.

How does energy relate to climate change?

What energy choices can be made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

2. Explore and learn about energy use at your school and local community

Use an inquiry approach to look into how your community uses energy.

Daily energy uses.

Where does your energy come from?

Does your community generate its own energy?

3. Use environmental assessment tools to document how energy is used at your school

An energy survey and audit will identify energy patterns and human impacts on the environment. Students can use the data to investigate issues, compare consumption patterns and plan for more sustainable living in the school and local community.

An Attitudinal survey will identify energy use behaviours and perceptions in the community

Resources

SA Government – information on how to save energy and current laws regarding energy ratings of appliances, grants and rebates

Living Greener – information, how-to’s and rebates for sustainable living

Future Sparks – produced in partnership with CSIRO and the Clean Energy Council, this website empowers students to think critically about our impact on the environment. A useful tool for teachers with links to the Australian Curriculum plus NAPLAN rehearsal